Master Farm Family Award
Rocky View’s Master Farm Family Award was founded in 1989 and recognizes a ranch or farm family for their achievements in technical farm production and sustainability practices, team farm business management, agricultural industry involvement, and community service.
Calgary Stampede’s BMO Farm Family Award
The Calgary Stampede’s BMO Farm Family Award honours deserving families throughout Southern Alberta who ensure the agricultural industry and rural communities continue to thrive.
Nominees are hosted at a recognition ceremony during the Calgary Stampede. As special guests, they enjoy a daylong itinerary of Stampede events, including brunch and rodeo tickets for the whole family.
Rocky View County selects one local nominee for this prestigious award each year from among past recipients of the Master Farm Family Award. Residents have the opportunity to nominate farm families for this award through Rocky View’s Master Farm Family Award program.
Scholarships
Rocky View County 4-H Scholarship
Each year, the County provides two $500 scholarships to 4-H members entering or returning to post-secondary education at any recognized institution and in any program of study, including apprenticeship. Recipients must have been a 4-H member in a Rocky View District club for at least three years and may only receive the scholarship one time during their post-secondary studies.
Apply online by May 15 through 4-H Alberta.
Olds College Agricultural Scholarship
An annual Agricultural Scholarship is offered to encourage local young people to pursue a career in the agricultural field.
First and second year students studying Agricultural Production or Land & Water Resources at Olds College who are a resident of Rocky View County and are achieving a scholastic record (GPA) of 3.00 or better are eligible for this $500 award.
To apply for this scholarship, complete an online application form from Olds College.
The deadline is October 15 for fall awards and December 31 for winter awards.
The Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen (AAAF) Memorial Bursary
This bursary encourages Alberta high school students to choose a career in agricultural or environmental sciences and financially assists them while attending a program related to the duties of Agricultural Fieldmen at a postsecondary institution.
The AAAF bursary application is posted each year in August. Be sure to visit their website at that time for details and application information.